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S491 CHU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,407 mi
Last recorded47,407 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.472,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 CHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2008 47,407 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 41,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 36,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

body damage by o/s sill

Fail 23 May 2006 36,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

body damage by o/s sill

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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S491 CHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 72,961 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S491 CHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S491 CHU registered?

S491 CHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S491 CHU safe to buy?

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